Masonry Contractor in Garden Grove - Brick and Block Work That Holds Up
Caliber Lakewood Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Lakewood that builds and repairs brick, block and stone walls, walkways, chimneys and outdoor kitchens for homeowners in Garden Grove, CA.
- I come out myself I look at the job and ask what you want done.
- No rushed work Careful brick and block work, built to hold up for years.
- Straight answers If your wall doesn't need work, I'll tell you that.
- A small crew The same small crew I work alongside does the work.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Masonry work in Garden Grove
Caliber Lakewood Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Lakewood, CA, building and repairing brick and block for homeowners in nearby Garden Grove. Most calls here are cracked or leaning yard walls, and the city has flood area rules for some lots, worth knowing before a new wall goes in.
What to know before masonry work in Garden Grove
Permits in Garden Grove come from the city's Building & Safety Division, which handles building rules for every building and structure in the city. Some of the common examples it lists as needing a permit are building, altering or demolishing a structure, and masonry fences over 36 inches high, which takes in most full-height yard walls. When your job needs one, it has to be issued before we start, so the city's review is the first thing your schedule waits on.
Two things are fair to check on any contractor working here. The Contractors State License Board licenses and regulates contractors across California, and a business based outside Garden Grove, like ours in Lakewood, fills out a city form to work here. We're licensed and fully insured, I come out and look at the job myself, and if it needs a permit, we get it before work starts.
Price mostly comes down to the wall's length and height, whether it's brick, block or stone, how much old wall and footing has to come out, and how hard it is to get material into your back yard. A lot of what we see here is flat lots and older single-story houses with block walls shared between neighbors, much like our jobs in Long Beach and Anaheim. The estimate puts your own figure on it.
What we handle around Garden Grove
- Block yard walls over 36 inches, with permits
- Cracked or leaning block walls along property lines
- Brick repair and repointing on older homes
- Walkways and driveway pavers on flat lots
- Chimney and fireplace repair and rebuilds
What we build and repair in Garden Grove
Garden Grove houses tend to have block walls out back, brick or stone on the front and flat yards between, so the work below covers all three.
Foundation repair
Foundation repair for older slab houses where a crack in the stucco or a sticking door points to movement underneath.
Chimney repair
Older brick chimneys usually lose mortar near the top first, and chimney repair stops that before bricks start working loose.
Tuckpointing
When the mortar joints on a brick front have gone soft and sandy, tuckpointing replaces them so the wall sheds water again.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks on planters, steps and front walls get brick repair matched to what's already there.
Driveway pavers
On the flat lots we see here, driveway pavers go down over a packed base that lets water drain off.
Retaining wall construction
Most yards here are flat, but retaining wall construction still comes up for raised planters and grade changes at the property line.
Masonry restoration
Masonry restoration brings back tired brick and stone on older homes without tearing out what still has years left in it.
Fireplace installation
Want a fireplace in the living room or out on the patio? Fireplace installation covers the firebox and the masonry around it.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer installation dresses up a plain stucco front or a street-facing block wall without rebuilding it.
Concrete block walls
Concrete block walls for property lines and side yards, set on a proper footing so they stand straight.
Foundation block wall installation
When an addition or garage needs a raised base, foundation block wall installation gives it solid block to sit on.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Flat back yards leave room for one, and outdoor kitchen masonry builds the counters and grill surround in block, brick or stone.
Walkway construction
Walkway construction for side yards and front paths, laid so water runs off instead of pooling by the house.
Brick wall installation
For a front wall or planter that matches a brick house, brick wall installation goes up course by course on a real footing.
Stone masonry
Stone masonry suits garden walls, steps and planters where you want something heavier looking than block.
Brick pointing
If only a few joints have cracked or dropped out, brick pointing fixes those spots without redoing the whole wall.
How a masonry job runs in Garden Grove
From your first call to the final walk-through, it's the same four steps, and I'm there at the start and at the finish.
Call or send the form
Call (562) 249-2437 or send the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out and see the wall or yard.
See the job, get a price
I look at the ground and any old wall, ask what you want, and give you an estimate that explains what the price covers.
Permit first, then the work
We get any permit first, then work the city's hours, weekdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 9 to 6, and no Sundays or federal holidays.
Walk the finished job
When the work's done, we clean up and I walk it with you, so you see the finished wall before we call it done.
Why Garden Grove homeowners call us
The owner sees every job
I come out to look at your wall myself, so the person pricing it knows how it'll actually be built.
Careful work since 2017
We've done brick and block since 2017 and don't rush footings or joints, because that's what keeps a wall standing.
Told straight if it's fine
If your wall only needs a few joints redone, or nothing at all, I'll say so before selling you anything.
Used to shared yard walls
Most yard walls here sit between two neighbors, so we plan access and clean-up with both sides of the wall in mind.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Garden Grove project
Tell us your address and what's wrong or what you'd like built. We reply within one business day to set a time, and I come out and give you a free estimate with no obligation.
Examples of masonry work
Look through these examples of brick, block and stone work to get a feel for finishes and styles before we talk about your project.
Garden Grove masonry questions
Answers to what homeowners in Garden Grove usually ask about walls, permits and cost. If your question isn't here, ask us about your own job.
Do I need a permit for a block wall in Garden Grove?
If the wall is over 36 inches high, plan on one, because masonry fences above that height are among the common examples the city lists as needing a permit. For shorter walls and other masonry the list doesn't settle it, so we check with the city about your address before anything starts.
Who pulls the permit for masonry work in Garden Grove, me or the contractor?
The property owner or someone the owner authorizes can get it, but the city says it's wise to have the contractor get it when a contractor does the work. That's how we handle it, and if your job needs one, we have it before we start.
How much of a down payment can a contractor ask for in California?
On a home improvement job, the state caps the down payment at $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less. That limit comes from the state licensing board and applies to every contractor, so it's worth knowing before you sign with anyone.
What affects the cost of a block wall in Garden Grove?
Length, height and material set most of the price, and brick or stone usually runs more than plain block. Tearing out an old wall and footing, tight back yard access and the city's permit fees all add to it, and the on-site estimate puts a figure on yours.
How long does a building permit last in Garden Grove?
A permit expires if work doesn't start within 180 days of the date it's issued, or if work stops for 180 days after progress was last documented. We plan the start well inside that so the permit doesn't lapse while you wait.
What causes block walls to crack and lean in Garden Grove yards?
Usually it's a footing that was too small or too shallow, tree roots pushing from one side, or sprinklers soaking the base for years. I'll look at which it is before saying whether the wall needs repair or rebuilding, and sometimes it only needs watching.
Other cities we work in
Pick your city below to see what we run into on jobs there, or call us if yours isn't listed, since we work across the cities around Lakewood.
Ask about your Garden Grove wall and permit
Our phones run into the evening and through the weekend, so you can call (562) 249-2437 after work or on a Saturday.